December 23, 2024
The sporting weekend in pictures
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The sporting weekend in pictures

Nottingham Forest claimed their first victory at Anfield since 1969, while the United States held off a courageous European fightback to win the Solheim Cup for the first time in seven years.

Ireland Women secured a historic T20 victory over England, whose Sunday T20 decider against Australia was called off in Manchester.

Here, the PA press agency takes a look back at the sporting weekend in pictures.

Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

Gabriel scored the only goal as Arsenal won their north London derby 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (John Walton/PA)

A big screen message in memory of former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson before the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.A big screen message in memory of former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson before the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Manchester City paid tribute to former manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, whose funeral took place on Friday, ahead of the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (right) hangs in the goal frame against BrentfordManchester City striker Erling Haaland (right) hangs in the goal frame against Brentford

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (right) has scored nine Premier League goals in four matches this season (Nick Potts/PA)

U.S. players celebrate after winning the Solheim Cup golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Gainesville, Virginia. U.S. players celebrate after winning the Solheim Cup golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Gainesville, Virginia.

The United States held off a courageous fightback from Europe to win the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017 in spectacular fashion in Virginia (Matt York/AP)

Callum Hudson-Odoi scores Nottingham Forest's only goal at AnfieldCallum Hudson-Odoi scores Nottingham Forest's only goal at Anfield

Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a brilliant goal to earn Nottingham Forest’s first win at Liverpool in 55 years (Peter Byrne/PA)

England's Mady Villiers holds her head in her hands after missing a potential catch as Ireland beat England during the Women's T20 International match at Castle Avenue, Dublin. England's Mady Villiers holds her head in her hands after missing a potential catch as Ireland beat England during the Women's T20 International match at Castle Avenue, Dublin.

England’s Mady Villiers held her head in her hands after missing a simple overthrow chance to give Ireland victory – their first against England in a T20I (Damien Eagers/PA)

Ireland players celebrate after taking a wicket against England during the Women's T20 International match at Castle Avenue, Dublin Ireland players celebrate after taking a wicket against England during the Women's T20 International match at Castle Avenue, Dublin

Ireland players celebrate after taking a wicket against England during the Women’s T20 International match at Castle Avenue, Dublin (Damien Eagers/PA)

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy walks between the lines of fans as he makes his way to the thirteenth tee during day four of the 2024 Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down.Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy walks between the lines of fans as he makes his way to the thirteenth tee during day four of the 2024 Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down.

Dane Rasmus Hojgaard produced a brilliant finish to win the Amgen Irish Open and inflict a second heartbreaking defeat of the year on local favorite Rory McIlroy (pictured) (Peter Morrison/PA)

Taylor Swift arrives before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.Taylor Swift arrives before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Taylor Swift was on hand to support her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during his team’s NFL meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals (Ed Zurga/AP)

Spectators shelter from the rain outside the Emirates Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, ahead of the Vitality International T20 match between England and AustraliaSpectators shelter from the rain outside the Emirates Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, ahead of the Vitality International T20 match between England and Australia

Spectators sheltered from the rain outside the Emirates Old Trafford Stadium before England’s men’s T20I with Australia was officially declared a draw (Richard Sellers/PA)

Great Britain's Dan Evans sits with a towel on his lap and looks up at the sky during the Davis Cup group stage final match at the AO Arena, Manchester. Great Britain's Dan Evans sits with a towel on his lap and looks up at the sky during the Davis Cup group stage final match at the AO Arena, Manchester.

Dan Evans admitted he could have played his final Davis Cup match after defeat to Denis Shapovalov ended Britain’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals (Mike Egerton/PA)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Great Britain makes a pit stop during the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.McLaren driver Lando Norris of Great Britain makes a pit stop during the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

McLaren overtook Red Bull to take the lead in the constructors’ championship after Oscar Piastri took victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix – where his teammate Lando Norris (pictured) finished fourth (Ali Haider/AP)

Charles Dobson, of Great Britain. poses with the Union Jack after winning the men's 400 meters during the 2024 Diamond League athletics final in BrusselsCharles Dobson, of Great Britain. poses with the Union Jack after winning the men's 400 meters during the 2024 Diamond League athletics final in Brussels

Britain’s Charlie Dobson scored a surprise victory over 400 meters at the Diamond League season finale in Brussels (Frederic Sierakowski/AP)

England Women v New Zealand Women – Women’s International – Allianz StadiumEngland Women v New Zealand Women – Women’s International – Allianz Stadium

The Red Roses won 24-12 against the Black Ferns at Allianz Stadium (David Davies/PA)

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